Britain in the nineteenth century was in many ways a dark and discouraging place; however there were shining lights in the gloom of working class
King George IV of England was king for only ten years until his death in 1830, but he made a lasting impression. So much so
Rebecca Fachner continues her series of articles on World War I by looking at how an assassination in an age of assassinations led to the
Was America’s independence really on July 4? Or was it actually on July 2? Or maybe May 15? Here, William Bodkin looks at John Adams’
Admiral Yamamoto led the attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II. However, Yamamoto was an interesting character who clashed with other, more bellicose, factions
The incredible treasure trove of Buddhist art at the Mogao Caves in China is this week’s image of the week. I had the opportunity
The dangers of opium were not fully understood in the Victorian period. And this led to the not too uncommon consumption of laudanum, a drink
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 23, 2019) — Powel Crosley certainly earned his place among the industrial giants of the 20th century. From mass production of radios,
On this day, July 14, 1861, on the eve of the first major Civil War engagement, the First Battle of Bull Run, Sullivan Ballou, from
By Don Radebaugh – Imagine this. Vice President Kamala Harris challenges one of the greatest Statesman in American history to a duel. The two characters